Author: Mr. Daps
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Check Out the Exclusive ‘Frozen’ Merchandise at Hong Kong Disneyland’s World of Frozen
World of Frozen will be opening at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20, 2023. When it opens, there will be new attractions, shops, restaurants, and other experiences for fans of the Frozen franchise to enjoy. There will also be some merchandise that will be exclusive to Hong Kong Disneyland’s World of Frozen. Check out the…
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide
It’s almost the merriest time of year at Walt Disney World Resort. During this festive season, an annual favorite for many Disney fans is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This annual Christmas party will be offered on select nights from November 9th through December 22nd. Ahead of the start of this year’s season of Christmas…
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GEEK EATS: Plant-Based Potato Flautas From Lamplight Lounge Recipe
There are many amazing dishes to be enjoyed at the Disneyland Resort. A new cookbook is now allowing home cooks to bring some of the culinary magic home with them when they aren’t at the parks. Delicious Disney Disneyland Resort: Recipes & Stories from The Happiest Place on Earth is this new cookbook. In this…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Releases Special Mandarin Version of “Try Everything”
Shanghai, November 7, 2023 – Just days after Shanghai Disney Resort announced that the world’s first Zootopia-themed land will officially open on December 20, the resort today revealed a special Mandarin recording of the hit song “Try Everything,” in celebration of the upcoming grand opening of the new land. Performed as a lively duet by leading…
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Disney+ Announces Holiday Programming
2023 Happy Holidays Collection Features Beloved Classics and Timeless Disney+ Originals “The Santa Clauses” Season Two, “Dashing Through the Snow,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” “Home Alone,” “Christmas with Walt Disney,” and More Subscribers Can Also Enjoy The Biggest Streaming Premieres of the Holiday Season Including “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “Indiana Jones and…
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Contributors – Day Eight – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Daps Magic is not the sole effort of Mr. Daps. Yes, I know I’m talking about myself in the third person. However, that isn’t the point. My point is that Daps Magic happens because there are a lot of people who contribute in one way or another to create content, build community, and help the…
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California to Japan – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #685
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week Mr. Daps is hosting GEEKS CORNER from Japan while Caitie remains in California. Obviously, there is a lot to talk about this week! This includes this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive and how Daps Magic is participating, the Adventureland Treehouse, and Luminous The Symphony of Us. The show then pivots to Mr. Daps’…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Kicks Off In Support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program
A long-running tradition that makes a very positive difference is continuing this year. Disney has kicked off once again the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Disney has a very long relationship with Toys for Tots that dates back to 1947 at the program’s origin. Walt Disney and…
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GEEK EATS: Food Offerings for the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World Resort will be celebrating the holidays very soon. When they arrive, there will be plenty of food beverages to enjoy throughout the parks and resorts. There will also be some fun novelties available that are part of the holiday offerings as well. Disney has shared what will be offered during this…
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Another Stop in Kamakura – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
One of the great things about Japan is that there are lots of trains. Because there are lots of trains, there are also a lot of opportunities to go on adventures. One adventure that I’ve really been enjoying is taking the train to Kamakura. Really, I should say taking the train to different parts of…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – November 4, 2023
Things are really getting exciting as the transformation of Downtown Disney District continues. This last weekend the transformation continued to show itself making process for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. This comes ahead of the opening of a lawn and stage area on the west end of Downtown Disney District. Daps Magic team member Angela…
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Space Mountain Reopens With New Exterior Lighting
Space Mountain at Disneyland has been undergoing a refurbishment that lasted over a month. When it reopened, fans were delighted to see that at night it was sporting a new and beautiful lighting package. With hues of purple and gold, it is reminiscent of the colors that once were found throughout Tomorrowland in the late…
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Final Trailer for ‘The Marvels’ Looks Back and then Forward
The final trailer for The Marvels arrived ahead of the arrival of the movie on November 10, 2023. The trailer takes a look back at some of the events of The Avengers as they fought against Thanos before moving forward and giving a look at what will be happening in this newest Marvel Cinematic Universe…
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Enter an Enchanting Winter Fairytale with the Disney Winter Frostival at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, November 6, 2023 – As the days get colder and the nights draw in, winter magic is beginning to fill the air with the arrival of much-anticipated festivities! This season, there’s no better place to feel this enchanting winter spirit than at Shanghai Disney Resort, where the Disney Winter Frostival is set to return from…
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A Look at all the Disney Gingerbread Houses & Displays for the 2023 Holiday Season
One of the highlights of the holiday season at the Disney Parks every year always has to be the gingerbread displays that can be found in many different places. From hotels to attractions and beyond, gingerbread houses and displays are a large part of the holiday season. Below is a look at different gingerbread houses…
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Climbing Kannonzaki – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Kannonzaki is a park that is not too far from where I’m staying in Japan. It is a beautiful park that is on the northeastern tip of the Miura Peninsula that offers gorgeous views of the ocean. It also has a lighthouse that is found on the top of the hill that the park is built…
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Disney100 Train Set by Lionel Now Available on shopDisney
The Disney100 Train Set by Lionel is now available on shopDisney. This is a must-have set for any Disney lover who also happens to love trains. It is another addition to the line of merchandise that has been released for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Details about this train set can be…
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Jungle Cruise Skippers Take the Cruise on Dry Land at Disneyland
Jungle Cruise Skippers made their humor even dryer while their attraction is currently closed. This was done by using their dry humor on land cruises instead of on board their boats. They could be found out in front of the attraction making guests laugh while the attraction is worked on. Daps Magic team member Angela…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Day Six – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Since it opened in 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been a favorite destination of mine. With the addition of new characters in the last couple of years, it has only gotten better. This year, in particular, has been very fun to visit Batuu with the addition of more characters from a galaxy far, far…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Cast Members With 50 and 55 Years of Service
The Disneyland Resort recently celebrated the careers of cast members who have worked at the resort for 50 and 55 years. The celebration took place in the Golden Horseshoe and honored these magic makers. The Disney Parks Blog shared a little bit about them and their careers. Check out their stories here:
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Disney Festival of Holidays Booths Begin to Arrive at Disney California Adventure
Disney Festival of Holidays will begin delighting guests at Disney California Adventure on November 10, 2023. When it does, there will be plenty of holiday experiences to enjoy through January 7, 2023 (including Phat Cat Swinger!). One of the highlights of this festival every year is the the food and beverage offerings. The menus for…
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Sunday Spotlight: Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage
Mr. Daps focuses this week’s Sunday Spotlight on Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Wondrous Journeys – Day Five – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Today I’m going to continue with things I’m thankful for that happened over the summer at the Disneyland Resort. In this case it is the fireworks spectacular Wondrous Journeys. It debuted earlier in the years a part of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The celebration of Disney100 kicked off at the Disneyland…
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Discount Offered by shopDisney for Select Plush Toys
There are some discounts to be found on shopDisney on multiple plush toys. This includes MickeyMouse, Minnie Mouse, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Stitch, and many more! They can be found on the “world of plush” page on shopDisney.com. Below is a look at the plush that are discounted currently on shopDisney. This post contains affiliate links…